Ely Minnesota VacationsEly Minnesota vacations will take you to the wildest and most scenic part of our state. You can plan a trip to the Boundary Waters Minnesota area or enjoy the attractions right in Ely.
Ely is often called "The Canoe Capital of the World" because of the nearly limitless opportunities for outdoor, and on the water, recreation. Even if you are not interested in a canoe trip into the wilderness there are still lots of good reasons to make Ely your Minnesota vacation destination. Ely has a thriving arts community. The Northern Lakes Arts Association sponsors music, dance, theater, literary and visual arts events all year long. Summer concerts take place in Whiteside Park. Festivals and celebrations in Ely include:
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Trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are what bring many people to Ely, Minnesota. Plan your Boundary Waters Minnesota vacation or a trip to Voyageurs National Park with the help of Canoe outfitters Boundary Waters companies in Ely and the surrounding area. You can get some ideas about this vast wilderness, and think about a possible route, by taking a look at a Boundary Waters map. 
"Roughing it" is not the only way to enjoy a vacation in Ely. Some of Minnesota's favorite resorts, hotels and vacation rentals are in this area. You can explore the beauty and recreation in, and around, Ely then return to comfortable lodging for all the best "pampering" you might want.You can read reviews of Ely Hotels and of the best Ely vacation rentals. Check out Ely hotel deals for the dates you plan to visit Ely. You might also consider renting a houseboat for a unique Ely Minnesota vacation. Two companies on Birch Lake, 15 miles south of Ely in the town of Babbitt, rent houseboats:
Minnesota State Parks near Ely include Bear Head Lake State Park and Soudan Underground Mine State Park. Hikers love the Ely area. Some of the best hiking trails include:
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